Fees and charges

Guide to estimating the value of building work

Based on the Building Cost Information Service review of building prices from 1st April 2024.

Domestic

Building type

Minimum estimated value £/sqm

Single storey one of housing (up to three units)

2043

Multi storey one of housing (up to three units)

2233

Semi-detached one of housing (up to three units)

1683

Terraced one of housing (up to three units)

1443

Flats 1-2 storey

1487

Flats 3-5 storey

1556

Single storey estate housing

1534

Two storey estate housing

1316

Three storey estate housing

1416

Housing conversions involving major internal work (assume structure intact)

1371

Single storey extension

1593

Multi storey extension

1753

Garages/outbuildings (generally and unheated)

880

Non-domestic

Building type

Minimum estimated value £/sqm

Agricultural buildings (generally)

285

Factories (generally)

1048

Purpose built factories

1083

Warehouses/stores

820

Offices (generally)

2127

Retail Warehouses

899

Supermarkets

1533

Shops

1385

Health centres/clinics

2570

Care Homes

1843

Restaurants

2309

General purpose Halls

2218

Schools (generally)

2535

Office conversions involving major work

1079

Shop conversions involving major work

563

Warehouse/stores conversions involving major work

515

Public houses conversions involving major work

1696

Building standards

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